By Sister Mary Scholastica, O.C.D.
Stop and stand still. Close your eyes and listen. What do you hear? Do you hear the layers of sound filling in the space all around you? The honking of car horns, running water, birds chirping in the background, a dog barking far away, a plane flying overhead, a door closing, soft voices giggling.
Your present moment consists of more than you realize. Do you hear the layers of sound?
We can look at this from so many different angles. For our purposes today, let us simply touch upon the fact that stopping, standing still and carefully listening allowed you to tune into many layers you were not originally attentive to. This kind of intentional listening brings to the forefront how intentionality and “tuning in” allows you to see and hear things you wouldn’t normally hear, to add color and context to the environment around you.
Do the same with Jesus. Place yourself in His presence. Stop. Stand or sit still. Listen. He will speak. He will reveal to you the layers of sound within your own heart. More importantly, in this stillness, you will start to hear the beating and feel the vibrations of His Heart. This kind of listening means you are experiencing the fullness of the present moment and all the depth, vibrancy and richness that comes from living a life “tuned in” to the Heart of Jesus.
